How does one recover from a near-death experience? In his memoir, 1974 Boston College graduate Michael J. Hession, M.D., a physician who has cared for critically ill patients for more than 30 years, shares the story of his own near-death experience and his arduous recovery in the hopes of helping others. In Physician Heal Thyself: Nearly Dead and the Journey Back to Health, Dr. Hession details his brush with death from pneumonia, complicated by acute respiratory distress syndrome and then paralysis from the neck down due to Guillain-Barre syndrome. Slowly, he rebuilt his body, both physically and emotionally, with faith, meaning, and purpose playing roles in his recovery. With empathy and practical wisdom, Dr. Hession provides readers with invaluable insights into the complexities of recovery and the human spirit, empowering them to face adversity with courage and grace and offering solace, guidance, and hope.